The King of Control

Thought I had this one on this site. Guess not. That or I have over looked it. Written back in 1990 when I was starting to change my style a bit.

The King of Control

 

 

  Used to have a tiger by the tail,

So it seemed.

  But the tiger turned and

Bit him on the butt.

  That damn cat was mean.

 

  Used to be in control,

He liked to play the part.

  Until she caught him

With his pants down.

  She broke more than his heart.

 

  Used to take it all in stride;

Day to day to day.

  But he tripped and stumbled

On the Rug of Life,

  Seemed to lose his way.

 

  Used to pump those chemicals

Into each and every vein,

  But the needle stopped talking

And started screaming,

  And drove him quite insane.

 

  Used to be the King of Control.

Nothing seemed to bother the King.

  But now he sits somewhere

Within an empty shell,

  Ruling not a thing.

 

Legion

26MAR90

Reviews

[Jeremiah Medina]

Its very interesting, the second stanza is my favorite, thats pretty great. In fact this entire piece is great, kudos.

[Silent Kim aka mizmetap..]

How we grow and see things differently. Life throws us so many curves.

Another wonderful write.